Visionect

Visionect was founded in 2007 by three young researchers – economist Matej Zalar, IT expert Luka Birsa and electronics engineer Roka Zalar. The founders saw business potential in the market niche of making software and hardware tailored for e-paper displays. The company created an innovative platform that wirelessly directs interactive e-paper displays.

The main advantage of the platform created by Visionect is its adaptability for use in different locations and solutions. Compared to the very popular LCD, LED and TFT displays currently used in “digital signage” solutions, e-paper displays provide better readability of content even in bright sunlight and generate much higher energy savings. The battery lasts up to 12 months of operation, and with the use of solar panels, the displays are virtually self-sufficient. Data transfer is via either Wi-Fi or 3G, so they can be managed from any location.

Commercial labels

Central management of dynamic information, combined with an easy-to-read e-paper display, allows the display of up-to-date product information, prices and promotions. Electronic retail labels are used on shelves in retail stores selling electronics, furniture stores, high-end clothing, car dealerships and more. The labels are centrally managed and monitored by Visionect Software Suite.

Information points

E-paper is the future of smart city development. As an external information platform, it allows the efficient transmission of information, with the possibility of changing the content at one or more points simultaneously. Control is done from a single location. Thanks to the solar panels used, the created information points are self-sustainable, and cellular connectivity makes it possible to change and update data such as bus arrival times or the program of cultural events.

Bus stations

Digital bus stops present up-to-date information on schedules, detours or traffic volumes. Providing real-time information enhances the passenger experience and allows transportation agencies to control demand and smooth rides. With built-in solar panels and low energy requirements, they do not require connection to the power grid.

Road signs

Road signs using e-paper are ahead of currently used electronic signs in terms of legibility and energy consumption. Thanks to the use of solar power, they can easily be used in places where there is no extensive power grid. Such capabilities reduce the cost of placing temporary and permanent signage. The displayed content is updated by connecting the module to the cellular network. This ensures that the information can be changed from an evidentiary location, thus allowing the display of always up-to-date content. The first such system has been implemented in Sydney.

Museum labels

Electronic Museum Labels represent the perfect combination of Visionect Software Suite modules and software designed to perfectly complement museum infrastructure. The thin and lightweight display, which blends perfectly into the gallery space, offers significant savings associated with printing paper labels while maintaining excellent readability. Additional savings are generated by low power consumption. The module has a built-in rechargeable battery that allows for up to several months of operation. The speed and ease of changing the displayed content is provided by the mounted Wi-Fi module. Wireless content change and the mounted battery mean that the device does not need external wiring.

Room booking system for meetings – JOAN

The JOAN system allows to display the current room reservation schedule, the integrated touch panel allows to quickly enter a new appointment. The system allows integration with current infrastructure, among others. Google Suite, Office365 calendar. The entire module is wireless and can be mounted on all surfaces, even glass. JOAN received the Red Dot Design Award and the CES Innovation Award for green solutions.